Congratulations Sandy and Darryl - August 23rd, 2008

Sandy and Darrell exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, August 23rd at St. John, Apostle and Evangelist Catholic church -- across from St. Louis Union Station. Sandy and Darrell live in Atlanta but got married in St. Louis as it's the bride's hometown. Let me tell you...these two are HUGE baseball fans...only Sandy is a Cardinal fan and Darrell is a Braves fan. Guess what two teams were playing in St. Louis the day this couple got married? Yep...the Cardinals and Braves! The entire wedding weekend revolved around baseball...the rehearsal dinner was held at the Cardinals-Braves game the Friday night before the wedding (Cardinals won...HUGE!)...and the groomsmen each carried souvenir Louisville Sluggers (gifts from the bride and groom) as one of their groomsmenly accessories! :)

Check out the pics...


While I snapped this sneak peak at the bride when the doors at the back of the church were being opened...
Maria readied herself for the overhead image...so beautiful at lovely churches like St. John's!

Here's another one of Maria's signature shots at the end of the wedding...

So what if the Louisville Sluggers were accessories of the groom and groomsmen...the ladies made 'em look better!

Darrell was such a good sport!


Sandy was a good sport too! Love it when brides aren't afraid to have a little sassy fun with their informal shots!

A grand entrance into the Grand Hall (at Union Station).

So many kiddos at this wedding...so much fun to take their pictures while the growns are getting liquor'd...err...warmed up to party!

I love shooting at the Grand Hall!
I couldn't believe how the dance floor stay crowded all night!
Yeah, this shot of a sleepy bride was set-up...by the bride!

To see more images from Sandy and Darrell's wedding day...check out the slideshow.

Natalie - 2009 Senior

Here are some images from a recent senior session I did for Natalie, who attends Rockwood Summit High School. Natalie is a very active high school student...academically and athletically...she runs cross-country & track, swims and plays water-polo. Our session was interupted by an untimely thunderstorm...but that just allowed us to take cover in the high school gym and shoot some awesome pictures by the pool. After the weather let up...we headed to to the park for some more formal shots. Great session Natalie! Best wishes in your senior year at Summit.